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Watch Makeup Artist Jax’s Skincare Tips for a Flawless Makeup Look

Jax • 24 June 2024

Whether you’re preparing for your wedding day, starting your very first skincare routine, feeling like your skin needs a little extra love, or simply wanting to refresh your glow, daily skincare is key to healthy, radiant skin.


With over 12 years of experience in facials and makeup, I’m excited to share my top tips to help you care for your skin and feel your absolute best. Let’s get started!

A well-maintained skincare routine throughout the day is the secret to achieving flawless, long-lasting makeup. Skincare products play a pivotal role by creating a smooth canvas for makeup application. Proper hydration ensure that makeup doesn't look cakey or settle into fine lines.  How to apply each product is just as important as the product you use!   Follow these tips to elevate your beauty regimen and achieve a radiant, long-lasting finish.


Step 1: Remove Eye Makeup

  • Soak a cotton pad with eye makeup remover (micellar water)
  • Press together so pads are evenly damp
  • Close your eyes and press the damp pads on your lashes, allow time for the product to dissolve your mascara
  • Open your eyes, and gently wipe away
  • Repeat if necessary
  • After you have removed all your mascara, wipe your under eye - be gentle as this skin is very thin.


Step 2 Cleanse

Option A: Using Pads

  • Soak a cotton pad with cleanser or makeup remover, I’m using micellar water.
  • Starting in the centre of your face, slowly wipe the pads towards your hairline.
  • Always sweep towards your temples to avoid dragging your skin down.
  • Don’t forget to do your jawline and neck!


Option B: Using Fingers

  • Using your fingertips, in upward circular motions, massage into your skin to dissolve makeup etc
  • Rinse with warm water.


Step 3 Tone

Its argued this isn’t an essential step any longer, so don’t feel bad if you skip this step.

I’m using Fresh Rose Floral Toner - which is in a spray bottle, which is nice and refreshing and can be used over makeup too.


Step 4: Exfoliate

This is a really important step - depending on what product you are using will define how often.

  • Apply scrub with your finger tips, using gentle circular motions to buff away dry, dead cells to leave you feeling soft, smooth and glowy.
  • Rinse with water


Step 5: Eye Cream

Eye creams are formulated specifically for the delicate skin around the eye, with products having targeted ingredients like caffeine to reduce dark circles.

  • Using your ring finger, dot the cream evenly around the natural crease under your eyes
  • Gently massage in, using little circle movements
  • You can also use an eye roller for deeper absorption, The cooling eye roller helps to boost circulation for a healthy, bright glow. It also helps improve skin tone, skin texture and facial tension.  Store in the fridge for extra cooling effect!


Step 6: Moisturise

Depending on the time of day - Use a Day Or Night Cream - A night cream is richer and helps the skin's natural regeneration process overnight and might be too thick under makeup.

  • Spread a generous amount across your hands and press into your skin upwards and outwards.
  • If you feel you need to, gentle and slowly sweep across skin - patting is gentler and avoids pulling or dragging your skin


Step 7: SPF Or Serum

Depending on the time of day:

- Day - Always use a SPF to protect against sun damage.

- Night - For total hydration and extra vitamins and nutrients use a serum.

  • Spread a generous amount across your hands and press into your skin upwards and outwards.


Products Mentioned are from UpCircle, award-winning, high-performance skincare made from organic and natural upcycled ingredients 🌟💫 Use code JAXGLAM10 for 10% off  with UpCircle Beauty 🌟💫


I hope these tips help you get the most out of your makeup routine! When your skincare is on point, your makeup will look better, sit smoother, and last longer.

Why not take it a step further with a personalised Skincare or Makeup lesson? Join Jax for a 2-hour interactive session where we’ll dive into skincare and makeup techniques tailored specifically to your unique skin type and facial features. Let’s enhance your natural beauty and boost your confidence—book your lesson today!

Happy Glowing!

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